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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,905.36, 46,358.04 and 11,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,905.36, 46,358.04 and 11,179.32 is: 16,768.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,905.36 : 46,358.04 = 11,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,905.36/46,358.04 = 11,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,905.36x = 46,358.04 × 11,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,905.36x = 518,251,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,251,363.73/30,905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,768.98

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